Mineral Liver Biopsy
| Description | Screen for trace minerals/heavy metals by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Assay includes copper, iron, magnesium, molybdenum, zinc, selenium, cobalt, arsenic, cadmium, and lead. |
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| Department | Toxicology |
| Fee | $55 |
| Days Tested | As needed |
| Turnaround Time | 3-7 days |
| Species | Bovine, Ovine** |
| Specimen | Liver |
| Sampling Requirements | Liver (100 mg), Liver (50 mg, 2-3 notches from TruCut 14G with no fluid). Avoid sources of contamination. Red rubber stoppers cannot be used due to the possibility of zinc contamination. No saline or additives. |
| Collection Container | Place sample in a small clean microcentrifuge tube. Contact laboratory if needed. |
| Packaging Instructions | Keep sample frozen or cold on ice for shipping. |
| Additional Information |
The assay is fully validated for bovine and ovine species. Interpretation of liver values for other species is dependent on availability of reference values. Contact the laboratory with questions regarding other animal species. Age and species of the animal must be included on the submission form for correct interpretation of test results. |